Legislatures from Hawaii to Maine continued to pave the way for high-quality early childhood education in 2019.

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The start of 2020 marks not only the dawn of a new decade but also the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Access to health care remains a challenge for many Americans, especially those living in rural and underserved communities.

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In the 2018 general election, voters weighed in on more than 150 ballot measures across 36 states.

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In 1995, Oregon passed legislation mandating that every county establish a Local Public Safety Coordinating Council). Each LPSCC must submit an annual summary to the state’s Criminal Justice Commission.

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After just one year in the world, NCSL’s Maternal and Child Health Database hit some important milestones.

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Redistricting is the million-piece jigsaw puzzle of American politics.

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This year, 5,025 legislators who will participate in redistricting (which we refer to here as “redistricters”) will be elected, giving them the power to shape politics in their states for the next 10 years—far longer than a four-year presidential term.

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